# Sleek Futuristic Phone Concepts The Apple iPhone Plus Concept Takes the Phone in a New Direction By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-plus References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/05/21/move-over-iphone-6-we-have-apple-iphone-plus/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/FaisalSemari) If you haven't heard about the iPhone plus, it's for good reason: it doesn't exist -- at least not in physical terms yet. With [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept) constantly being tight lipped about the various goings on of the company, it's rare that anybody other than the employees ever gets a glimpse at any product or concepts coming out. That's partially what makes the [speculative concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept) all the more fun. Apple's [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipro) over the years have barely changed. Slight tweaks to the designs here and there have left fans split. Some love the consistency, while others find the company boring. The Apple iPhone Plus concept is much sleeker, smoother and features a completely different feel in terms of direction and style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Phone Designs:** Design companies could develop modern phone designs that differ from traditional smartphones. - **Speculative Concepts:** Tech companies could incorporate the most liked aspects of fan-created ideas for future product concepts. - **Unique Style:** Brand competition could increase as one-of-a-kind designs separate companies from traditional phone designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** For phone brand companies/tech companies looking to disrupt the traditional smartphone market. - **Design:** For design companies looking to create innovative phone designs. - **Marketing:** For advertising companies looking to market modern phone designs and differentiate specific brands from others. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Generation Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept.md) - [Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept.md) - [Immersive Titanium Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14-ultra-concept.md) - [Hybrid Iphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-fold-concept.md) - [Ultra-Slim Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-concept.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md) - [High-End Rugged Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-ultra-concept.md) - [Scroll Wheel Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-phone-15.md) - [Sculpted Designer Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-pro-max-concept.md)